Aussie transplant Dave (left) digs golf, while French-Canadian Michel used to work as a tour guide in the Rockies. Photo: Astrid Stawiarz/Brian Zak

While the Christmas season brings an array of unwelcome invaders, such as tourists and yet more Times Square Elmos, there is one interloper who is most definitely embraced by the female population — your neighborhood tree guy. These burly, sometimes bearded men come from far-flung places like Canada, Colorado or even Australia to, er, man the makeshift tree stands. “We’re definitely a curiosity,” says Adam Mathews, 33, of Buffalo, who sells saplings in Williamsburg. These holiday hotties weather extreme temps — think lots of heaving in rugged flannels and Carhartt coats — to service the 24-hour appetites of New Yorkers. As part of our seasonal tribute to the evergreen guys of NYC, here are our picks for 2013.

The Survivalist

MichelPhoto: Brian Zak

Michel (asked that his last name not be used)Age: 31Location: 110th Street and BroadwayHails from: MontrealWhen he’s not selling trees: He teaches the business of tourism at a college.Relationship status: Girlfriend of five yearsManliest moment: Lifting a tree — and the bike he uses to transport it — on his shoulders and carrying it down a set of steps at 115th StreetFavorite part about New York: “Everyone is so generous. We get gifts all of the time.” That includes homemade stuffed peppers and nice bottles of wine.Interesting fact about him: “I used to be a tour guide in the Canadian Rockies.”Female attention: “My shift ends at 3 a.m., so I get hit on a lot [by late-night revelers].”

The Latino Lover

HectorPhoto: Brian Zak

Hector MoncadaAge: 24Location: Sixth Avenue and Spring StreetHails from: Mexico CityWhen he’s not selling trees: “I’m a graphic designer, so I can work and travel.”Relationship status: SingleBiggest turn-on: “Redheads are my favorite.”Biggest turn-off: “I like all girls. I am open-minded.”Favorite New York moment: “The snow. I’d never seen it fall. For me, shoveling was my magic New York moment.”Manliest moment: “The other day it took five of us to carry a tree. They are heavy.”

The Saucy Aussie

DavePhoto: Astrid Stawiarz

Dave (asked that his last name not be used)Age: 36Location: Eighth Avenue and 19th StreetHails from: Melbourne, AustraliaWhen he’s not selling trees: “I’m a golf caddy on the [PGA] tour and Sebonack Golf Club.”Relationship status: SingleBiggest turn-on: Sense of humorBiggest turn-off: Rude and cheap peopleWackiest NYC moment: “Given this location, I get a lot of sexual innuendo from the male population. Especially when they’re drunk.”Manliest moment: “I carried a 10-foot tree from Battery Park to 10 Water St., which was pretty far.”Interesting fact about him: “I’ve been to 87 different countries and used to play Aussie-rules football.”Secret to keeping warm: Vodka

The Sarcastic Sapling Slinger

EtiennePhoto: Astrid Stawiarz

Etienne (asked that his last name not be used)Age: 30Location: Sixth Avenue and 26th StreetHails from: MontrealWhen he’s not selling trees: “I’m a contractor.”Relationship status: Girlfriend of two yearsManliest moment: “When I take a big, fat tree, open it up and say, ‘Is that what you want?’ ”Female attention: “I think I’m too low-class for them here. Or maybe I’m in the wrong spot.”Most New York moment: “Dealing with New Yorkers in general. Sometimes it’s fun. Other times, it’s a lot of work.”

The Burly Brainiac

BarclayPhoto: Brian Zak

Barclay MitchellAge: 26Location: Sixth Avenue and Spring StreetHails from: All over the USWhen he’s not selling trees: “I just managed a ski-rental delivery in Telluride.”Relationship status: SingleInteresting fact: “I have a bachelor’s degree in biology.”Favorite thing about New York: “It’s nice to be able to get something to eat at 2 a.m. Everything is always open.”Manliest moment: “We almost had to push a 15-foot tree up a fire escape.” Secret to keeping warm: “I’m moving to Hawaii after this. [Thinking about] it helps me get through these cold days.”

The Thinker

ArthurPhoto: Brian Zak

Arthur (asked that his last name not be used)Age: 31Location: 110th Street and BroadwayHails from: MontrealWhen he’s not selling trees: “I’m a geographer.”Relationship status: SingleBiggest turn-on: “I’m sapiosexual. I prefer smart girls.”Biggest turn-off: PrincessesManliest moment: “I delivered a 14-footer to a castle on Central Park West, and we had to cut a foot off. The employees were concerned about the marble flooring.”Favorite thing about New York: “No matter how weird you are, you’re not weird here.”Interesting fact about him: “I really love craft beer. The Westside Market across the street has a good selection.”

The Pretty Boy

BriarPhoto: Brian Zak

Briar MontanaAge: 18Location: Sixth Avenue and Spring StreetHails from: ManhattanRelationship status: Has a girlfriendWhen he’s not selling trees: He’s not sure how he’ll be spending his time. We suggest modeling.Wackiest New York moment: “Someone tipped me $100 by personal check. I haven’t cashed it yet.”Favorite part of the job: “Getting to see all of these amazing expensive apartments during deliveries.”

The Adventurer

AdamPhoto: Brian Zak

Adam MathewsAge: 33Location: McCarren Park at Driggs AvenueHails from: BuffaloWhen he’s not selling trees: “My last job was teaching English in Korea. And I worked at a farmer’s market. After this, I am going to Costa Rica to work on a cacao farm for three months.”Relationship status: Has a girlfriend, Kristie, who works with him.Female attention: “I get some googly eyes.”Weirdest New York moment: “A lady came by the other day and started throwing snowballs at us. It started a huge snowball fight, and I walloped her a few times. Then we all shook hands. I think she wanted someone to play with. And someone brought us Thanksgiving leftovers.”Interesting fact: He’s an adventure cyclist and biked the entire state of Colorado a few years ago.